Apprenticeship scholarship boost for Kirkcaldy student

He has been given £500 to help towards study expenses such as travel, equipment, or other items such as a laptop under a Foundation Apprenticeship Advancement Scholarship by the Adam Smith Foundation.

The 17-year-old studied for his FA in Software Development while still at Kirkcaldy High School. He has now progressed onto the HNC cyber security course at the college.

Kyle said: “This will benefit me in purchasing equipment to use at home, and for furthering my education in the ICT sector.”

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The scholarship awards come as the college expands its delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships to benefit school pupils with the role out of new SCQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications for S3 to S6 across the region.

Iain Hawker, assistant principal, said: “We hope these awards will help Kyle make a smooth transition onto his new course, allowing him to continue to achieve those much-needed skills and progress on to great future careers.”

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